Why Do Stupid People Not Realize They Are Stupid?

Ever met someone who is so extremely dumb that they don’t know how stupid they actually are? Ever tried to explain a new concept to someone who clearly doesn’t get it? Well, you’re not alone. Researchers have come up with a theory that explains why the less we know about something, the more confident we are in our ability to master it. So there’s a term for Dumb and Dumber? Yes. And it is more common than you might think. Join us today as we explore the avenues of dumbness, in this episode of the Infographics show – What is the Dunning Kruger effect?

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[fntime]

The problem is that the ego is connected or rather resides within the intellectualized part
of the mind. The ego rules. It is always right. It's great and better than you. So when
confronted with information that proves the individuals weaknesses, rather than
acknowledge the fact, the ego when 'challenged', it's #1, it utilizes self deception.
By doing that the individual still can maintain it's sense of greatness that the ego
requires. The result, a fool is convinced they are a genius by means of self deception.

Self deception works against our awareness and it is one of man's greatest problems.
Or in other words, the whole mental process is probably flawed and almost all humans
are not aware of this problem.

[glitchinthematrix]

The more educated you become the more you realize you don’t know anything.

[CaptainMonkeyFez]

Boy, am I glad that I'm smart enough to know I'm a moron.

[gegege]

I personally think that toxic people who spend time gossiping, criticizing and laughing at others are all perfect examples of the dunning kruger effect. Confident, happy, and content people don't have time to bolster ego by tearing others apart.

[thsone]

"A fool thinks he's a wiseman but a wiseman knows himself to b a fool"...

[o_tout]

"FLAT EARTHERS ARE ALL AROUND THE GLOBE"

[hayrullahtg]

My mum once poured hot melted candle wax down the sink drain while the water was running and it cooled down quickly and blocked it... She blamed me... Because it was my candle.

[MrTerraincognita]

I'm basically always aware of my incompetence. I wish I wasn't, because it makes me depressed

[VegarotFusion]

*_"Two percent of the people think; three percent of the people think they think; and ninety-five percent of the people would rather die than think"_* - George Bernard Shaw

[Drodriguezblast]

A smart person is much more likely to call themselves stupid from my experience since they understand their own weaknesses and limitations

[NotiShounen]

Educating yourself is the best cure for ignorance.

[davidcarter]

Knowing too much about the universe can give you nightmares.

Knowing very little gives you a soft blanket.

[DarkMegaPlague]

Knowing your own errors, flaws and weaknesses are a sign of wisdom

[Sr_Meowmers]

The comments section of any YouTube video is always a great example of everything you described.

[cleverbyhalf]

The more educated I have become, the more insecure I am about my breadth of knowledge. I often look things up just to double check myself. When I was a teenager I thought I knew everything.

[AlanaArtDream]

Never assume you know everything because someone gonna point out to you you don’t, that or you’ll likely gonna look like a fool to everyone once it’s proven how little you know

[hatredpeople]

‘What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen someone do’ oh my sweet Jesus, anyone who’s ever worked a customer service or hospitality job just burst out laughing

[MrSinner]

“But steel is heavier than feathers...”

[aaronlandry]

“Dumb people are always blissfully unaware of how dumb they really are.” -Patrick Star

Never have I known a better quote to apply this comment section.

[illustrated]

I believe this effect is stronger than we might realize. Is it possible the entire human race is trapped in this mindset?